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SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1122134 9 Compass™SPT™
SPECIAL NOTES
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for
definitions of the signal words.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of
wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the
type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
TIE DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users not be transported in vehicles of any
kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not
approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in
a moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any
wheelchair transportation systems.
SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is
an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning
strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an
additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a
positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high
stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, seat
positioning strap MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
With regards to restraints - seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the
DME dealer, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a
seat/chest positioning strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this
equipment by the user. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A
FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.